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November 18, 2025
10 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
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Present: Joe Clark, Shahidul Mannan, Amy Ritterbusch, Matthew Kizner, Brian Herr
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Brian Herr took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Boston Marathon Invitational Entry Random Distribution
Distribute the Boston Marathon invitational entries as presented in Option 1 of the Town staff recommendation with the final entry distributed to the Hopkinton Public Library Friends, with the...
To distribute the Boston Marathon invitational entries as presented in Option 1 of the Town staff recommendation with the final entry distributed to the Hopkinton Public Library Friends, with the final distribution as follows: Baypath Humane Society 1 eHop |Hopkinton 1 Canty's Underdog Scholarship 1 Friends of Hopkinton Seniors 1 Community Foundation for Metrowest 1 Friends of Hopkinton SEPAC 1 Demons Youth Hockey 1 Friends of Hopkinton, Inc. 1 Dignity Matters, Inc. 1 Hopkinton Area Land Trust, Inc. (H.A.L.T.) 1 Hopkinton Boys Youth Lacrosse 1 Hopkinton Youth Soccer 1 Hopkinton Education Foundation 1 Lake Maspenock Preservation Association Hopkinton Emergency Fund 1 (LMPA) 1 Hopkinton Food Pantry 1 LIVE4EVAN INC 1 Hopkinton Garden Club 1 Mental Health Collaborative, Inc. 1 Hopkinton Girls Youth Lacrosse 1 National Brain Tumor Society (NBTS) 1 Hopkinton High School BPA Robotics 1 Nevus Outreach 1 Hopkinton Historical Society 1 One Mission 1 Hopkinton Lions Club 1 Project Just Because 1 Hopkinton Little League 1 Purpura Family Foundation 1 Hopkinton Marathon Committee 4 Sophie's Hope Foundation 1 Hopkinton Masonic Benevolent Fund 1 South Asian Circle of Hopkinton, Inc. (SACH) 1 Hopkinton Music Association 1 Spina Bifida Association of Greater New England Hopkinton Parent Teacher Organization 1 1 Hopkinton Public Library Friends 1 The 21st Annual Sharon Timlin Event: A Race to Hopkinton Scout Leaders Association 1 Cure ALS 1 Hopkinton Senior and Disabled Tax Relief The Garrison
Yes: Clark, Herr, Mannan, RitterbuschNo: Kizner
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Brian Herr to distribute the Boston Marathon invitational entries as presented in Option 1 of the Town staff recommendation with the final entry distributed to the Hopkinton Public Library Friends, with the final distribution as follows: Baypath Humane Society 1 eHop |Hopkinton 1 Canty's Underdog Scholarship 1 Friends of Hopkinton Seniors 1 Community Foundation for Metrowest 1 Friends of Hopkinton SEPAC 1 Demons Youth Hockey 1 Friends of Hopkinton, Inc. 1 Dignity Matters, Inc. 1 Hopkinton Area Land Trust, Inc. (H.A.L.T.) 1 Hopkinton Boys Youth Lacrosse 1 Hopkinton Youth Soccer 1 Hopkinton Education Foundation 1 Lake Maspenock Preservation Association Hopkinton Emergency Fund 1 (LMPA) 1 Hopkinton Food Pantry 1 LIVE4EVAN INC 1 Hopkinton Garden Club 1 Mental Health Collaborative, Inc. 1 Hopkinton Girls Youth Lacrosse 1 National Brain Tumor Society (NBTS) 1 Hopkinton High School BPA Robotics 1 Nevus Outreach 1 Hopkinton Historical Society 1 One Mission 1 Hopkinton Lions Club 1 Project Just Because 1 Hopkinton Little League 1 Purpura Family Foundation 1 Hopkinton Marathon Committee 4 Sophie's Hope Foundation 1 Hopkinton Masonic Benevolent Fund 1 South Asian Circle of Hopkinton, Inc. (SACH) 1 Hopkinton Music Association 1 Spina Bifida Association of Greater New England Hopkinton Parent Teacher Organization 1 1 Hopkinton Public Library Friends 1 The 21st Annual Sharon Timlin Event: A Race to Hopkinton Scout Leaders Association 1 Cure ALS 1 Hopkinton Senior and Disabled Tax Relief The Garrison Speed Shop Inc. 1 Committee 1 The Hoyt Foundation 1 Hopkinton Women's Club 1 The KeepSmilin4Abbie Foundation 1 Hopkinton Youth Field Hockey 1 Veterans Celebration Committee 1 Hopkinton Youth Football 1 ROLL CALL VOTE: Shahidul Mannan-Yes, Matthew Kizner-No, Amy Ritterbusch-Yes, Brian Herr-Yes, Joe Clark-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-1..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Herr)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: a) approving the Minutes of the November 4, 2025 Select Board meeting, b) appointment of Ian Richardson as the Administrative Assistant in the Human...
To approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: a) approving the Minutes of the November 4, 2025 Select Board meeting, b) appointment of Ian Richardson as the Administrative Assistant in the Human Resources Dept. and the Town Clerk's office, c) approving a Marathon Fund Committee request for $5,039, of which $4,275.00 is to be used for MF athletic cart with starting blocks and $764.00 to be used for MF hurdle holders, from the Hopkinton Cross Country & Track, and d) approving M.G.L. c.138 §15F Farmer's Market License for Rushford & Sons Brewhouse, to sell beer at the Hopkinton Winter Farmers Market on Sundays from November 23, 2025 to March 16, 2026
Yes: Clark, Herr, Kizner, RitterbuschThe roll call does not list Shahidul Mannan, who was at the meeting; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Matthew Kizner to approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: a) approving the Minutes of the November 4, 2025 Select Board meeting, b) appointment of Ian Richardson as the Administrative Assistant in the Human Resources Dept. and the Town Clerk's office, c) approving a Marathon Fund Committee request for $5,039, of which $4,275.00 is to be used for MF athletic cart with starting blocks and $764.00 to be used for MF hurdle holders, from the Hopkinton Cross Country & Track, and d) approving M.G.L. c.138 §15F Farmer's Market License for Rushford & Sons Brewhouse, to sell beer at the Hopkinton Winter Farmers Market on Sundays from November 23, 2025 to March 16, 2026. ROLL CALL VOTE: Matthew Kizner-Yes, Amy Ritterbusch-Yes, Brian Herr-Yes, Joe Clark-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Kizner)
Special Town Meeting
Not implement a residential factor for 2026, not implement an Open Space Discount for 2026, not implement a Residential Exemption for 2026, not implement a Small Commercial Exemption for 2026, to...
To not implement a residential factor for 2026, not implement an Open Space Discount for 2026, not implement a Residential Exemption for 2026, not implement a Small Commercial Exemption for 2026, to implement a Single Tax Rate for 2026, and to approve the form LA5 as presented
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Matthew Kizner to not implement a residential factor for 2026, not implement an Open Space Discount for 2026, not implement a Residential Exemption for 2026, not implement a Small Commercial Exemption for 2026, to implement a Single Tax Rate for 2026, and to approve the form LA5 as presented. ROLL CALL VOTE: Shahidul Mannan-Yes, Matthew Kizner-Yes, Amy Ritterbusch-Yes, Brian Herr-Yes, Joe Clark-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Kizner)
Call a special town meeting for December 4, 2025 at 7:00 PM, to submit an article into the special town meeting warrant to reduce the FY26 operating budget as discussed, to recommend that the...
To call a special town meeting for December 4, 2025 at 7:00 PM, to submit an article into the special town meeting warrant to reduce the FY26 operating budget as discussed, to recommend that the article be approved by Town Meeting, and to sign the December 4, 2025 special town meeting warrant
Yes: Clark, Herr, Mannan, RitterbuschNo: Kizner
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Brian Herr to call a special town meeting for December 4, 2025 at 7:00 PM, to submit an article into the special town meeting warrant to reduce the FY26 operating budget as discussed, to recommend that the article be approved by Town Meeting, and to sign the December 4, 2025 special town meeting warrant. ROLL CALL VOTE: Shahidul Mannan-Yes, Matthew Kizner-No, Amy Ritterbusch-Yes, Brian Herr-Yes, Joe Clark-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-1..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Herr)
Town Manager
Assign the Town Manager a rating category of 4, Achieves and Sometimes Exceeds Expectations
To assign the Town Manager a rating category of 4, Achieves and Sometimes Exceeds Expectations
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Brian Herr to assign the Town Manager a rating category of 4, Achieves and Sometimes Exceeds Expectations. ROLL CALL VOTE: Shahidul Mannan-Yes, Matthew Kizner-Yes, Amy Ritterbusch-Yes, Brian Herr-Yes, Joe Clark-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Herr)
The pay increase shall match non-union town staff for the associated category and shall be effective as of September 9, 2025
That the pay increase shall match non-union town staff for the associated category and shall be effective as of September 9, 2025
From the minutes
“MOVED by Matthew Kizner and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan that the pay increase shall match non-union town staff for the associated category and shall be effective as of September 9, 2025. ROLL CALL VOTE: Shahidul Mannan-Yes, Matthew Kizner-Yes, Amy Ritterbusch-Yes, Brian Herr-Yes, Joe Clark-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Kizner, second: Mannan)
Charter Review Committee
Appoint Peter Mimmo to the Charter Review Committee
To appoint Peter Mimmo to the Charter Review Committee
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to appoint Peter Mimmo to the Charter Review Committee. ROLL CALL VOTE: Shahidul Mannan-Yes, Matthew Kizner-Yes, Amy Ritterbusch-Yes, Brian Herr-Yes, Joe Clark-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Mannan)
Designate Amy Ritterbusch as the Board's representative on the appointing committee for the Charter Review Committee
To designate Amy Ritterbusch as the Board's representative on the appointing committee for the Charter Review Committee
Yes: Clark, Herr, Mannan, RitterbuschNo: Kizner
From the minutes
“MOVED by Brian Herr and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to designate Amy Ritterbusch as the Board's representative on the appointing committee for the Charter Review Committee. ROLL CALL VOTE: Shahidul Mannan-Yes, Matthew Kizner-No, Amy Ritterbusch-Yes, Brian Herr-Yes, Joe Clark-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-1..” (Motion: Herr, second: Mannan)
Town Manager Report
Appoint Amy Ritterbusch as the Board's liaison to the IMA negotiations with the Town of Southborough for the MWRA connection
To appoint Amy Ritterbusch as the Board's liaison to the IMA negotiations with the Town of Southborough for the MWRA connection
Yes: Clark, Kizner, Mannan, RitterbuschThe roll call does not list Brian Herr, who was at the meeting; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Joe Clark and SECONDED by Matthew Kizner to appoint Amy Ritterbusch as the Board's liaison to the IMA negotiations with the Town of Southborough for the MWRA connection. ROLL CALL VOTE: Shahidul Mannan-Yes, Matthew Kizner-Yes, Amy Ritterbusch-Yes, Joe Clark-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Clark, second: Kizner)
Executive Session
Convene in executive session Pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, land at 280 Cedar St., because an open meeting may have...
To convene in executive session Pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, land at 280 Cedar St., because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board, Pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 3) to consider strategy with respect to negotiations with the Police, Fire, Dispatch and DPW unions because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board, to approve executive session minutes (10/7/25), to allow Elaine Lazarus and Lance DelPriore to participate in executive session, and not to convene in open session at the conclusion of executive session
From the minutes
“MOVED by Matthew Kizner and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to convene in executive session Pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, land at 280 Cedar St., because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board, Pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 3) to consider strategy with respect to negotiations with the Police, Fire, Dispatch and DPW unions because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board, to approve executive session minutes (10/7/25), to allow Elaine Lazarus and Lance DelPriore to participate in executive session, and not to convene in open session at the conclusion of executive session. ROLL CALL VOTE: Shahidul Mannan-Yes, Matthew Kizner-Yes, Amy Ritterbusch-Yes, Brian Herr-Yes, Joe Clark-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Kizner, second: Ritterbusch)
From the Hopkinton Select Board’s official minutes in the town’s Laserfiche document archive (Agendas & Minutes). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Hopkinton Independent (photos by John Cardillo): Brian Herr and Joe Clark (May 2024), Shahidul Mannan and Matthew Kizner (May 2025); Amy Ritterbusch, Hopkinton Independent candidate questionnaire (June 2020).
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